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<p><b>Part I: Project Management Basics 1</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: The Nature of Projects 3</p> <p>Chapter 2: Exploring the Microsoft Project Environment 21</p> <p><b>Part II: Getting Your Project Going 39</b></p> <p>Chapter 3: Creating a New Project 41</p> <p>Chapter 4: Building Tasks 91</p> <p>Chapter 5: Creating Resources and Assigning Costs 131</p> <p><b>Part III: Getting Information about Projects 167</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Understanding the Basics of Views 169</p> <p>Chapter 7: Using Views to Gain Perspective 211</p> <p>Chapter 8: Modifying the Appearance of Your Project 257</p> <p>Chapter 9: Reporting on Progress 293</p> <p><b>Part IV: Refining Your Project 339</b></p> <p>Chapter 10: Resolving Scheduling Problems 341</p> <p>Chapter 11: Resolving Resource Problems 369</p> <p><b>Part V: Tracking Your Progress 399</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Understanding Tracking 401</p> <p>Chapter 13: Recording Actuals 415</p> <p>Chapter 14: Ways to Review Progress 447</p> <p>Chapter 15: Analyzing Financial Progress 465</p> <p><b>Part VI: Advanced Microsoft Project 487</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Customizing Microsoft Project 489</p> <p>Chapter 17: Using Macros to Speed Your Work 517</p> <p>Chapter 18: Importing and Exporting Project Information 539</p> <p><b>Part VII: Working in Groups 563</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: Coordinating Multiple Projects Outside Project Server 565</p> <p>Chapter 20: Preparing to Use Project Server 601</p> <p>Chapter 21: Project Server and the Administrator 615</p> <p>Chapter 22: Project Server and the Project Manager 655</p> <p>Chapter 23: Project Server and the Day-to-Day User 693</p> <p>Chapter 24: Project Server and the Executive 723</p> <p><b>Part VIII: Appendices 741</b></p> <p>Appendix A: What’s on the Web Site 743</p> <p>Appendix B: Project Management Worksheet 749</p> <p>Appendix C: Available Fields and Functions for Custom Field Formulas 759</p> <p>Appendix D: Project Management Resources 775</p> <p>Appendix E: Glossary 783</p> <p>Index 789</p>

<b>Elaine Marmel</b> is President of Marmel Enterprises, Inc., an organization that specializes in technical writing and software training. Her project management experience includes building financial management systems for New York City and Washington, D.C. Elaine has authored or coauthored over 30 books on topics such as Windows, Microsoft Project, Quicken, Excel, and Word.

<b>Effective project management from start to finish</b> <p>Take control of projects large and small with Microsoft Project 2010 and this in-depth book. A step-by-step guide to Project 2010, as well as a complete reference for when you're mid-stream in a project and need some advice, the Project 2010 Bible is packed with information to help you become a better project manager. Build a schedule, assign tasks, analyze results, and get more out of Project 2010 with this practical book.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master project management concepts and terms</p> </li> <li> <p>Get to know Project 2010's user interface and tools</p> </li> <li> <p>Start your first project by creating subtasks and schedules, and allocating resources</p> </li> <li> <p>Resolve conflicts, track progress, and generate reports</p> </li> <li> <p>Analyze results and make necessary course corrections to schedules or budgets</p> </li> <li> <p>Use macros and import/export data</p> </li> <li> <p>Work in Web-based teams with Project Web App and Project Server</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Companion Web Site</b></p> <p>Find a wealth of sample projects, trial software, and timesaving templates as well as helpful links to additional resources on this book's companion Web site. Visit the site at www.wiley.com/go/project2010bible</p> <ul> <li> <p>Manage your projects more effectively</p> </li> <li> <p>Plan, implement, track, and analyze</p> </li> <li> <p>Harness Project Server and Project Web App</p> </li> </ul>

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